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The Greenwood (SC) County Coroner ruled Sunday that Bears DE Gaines Adams died of cardiac arrest caused by an enlarged heart.

Adams presumably lived his 26 years with the enlarged heart, but it wasn't discovered until his death. He was in perfect physical condition. Adams' NFL career ends with 15 sacks in 47 games. He was an unanimous All-American as a senior at Clemson, where he shares the all-time record for sacks with Michael Dean Perry. Adams was pronounced dead at 8:21AM Sunday. Sun, Jan 17, 2010 01:08:00 PM

Bears DE Gaines Adams passed away Sunday morning for undisclosed reasons. Profootballtalk.com reports that Adams is "believed" to have suffered a heart attack.

The Greenwood (SC) County Coroner said Adams "appeared to be in perfect health," so it appears his death was tragically a fluke. An autopsy will be done later today. Adams, the No. 4 overall pick in 2007, racked up 13 sacks, 76 tackles, and two interceptions in his first two seasons with Tampa before being dealt to Chicago prior to October's trade deadline. He was slated for a major role in 2010, likely replacing free agent LE Adewale Ogunleye as a starter. Sun, Jan 17, 2010 11:30:00 AM

Gaines Adams has totaled two tackles and zero sacks since the Bears acquired him from the Bucs in mid-October.

Adams played 33 snaps in his first game, but he hasn't been in for more than 10 in game since. Defensive line guru Rod Marinelli has his hands full in trying to bring out Adams' potential for 2010. Fri, Dec 18, 2009 10:52:00 AM

For his part, Jeffery admitted the supplement contained an ingredient that is on the NFL's banned substance list, and said he takes "full responsibility" for not looking into it enough. Jeffery will miss the next four games of his contract season. He'll be eligible to return in Week 15 against the Packers. The Bears close out the year in Weeks 16-17 against the Redskins and Vikings.

Marquess Wilson (groin) returned to Bears practice Thursday, getting in a limited session.

It gives Wilson a chance to suit up against the Lions, but it's far from certain. Unfortunately, the Bears are a bottom-three team when it comes to injury truthfulness, so we could go into Sunday morning lacking a clear idea of Wilson's status. If Wilson does play, he'll be hard to trust as a WR4. He'll be at less than 100 percent with Matt Barkley playing quarterback.

As RG Kyle Long (shoulder/ankle) was lost for the season two weeks ago, the Bears will be without both of their starting guards with Matt Barkley under center and Cameron Meredith as their No. 1 receiver and Logan Paulsen as their No. 1 tight end. This is an offense to target with Tennessee's fantasy defense.

They're already without RG Kyle Long (ankle). The Bears will turn to ineffective journeymen Ted Larsen at guard and Mike Adams at right tackle to fill the voids. With Jay Cutler coming off a four-turnover game and Alshon Jeffery on suspension, the Giants are one of the top streamer D/ST plays of Week 11.